This edition of Prison Service Journal, the first in a two-part series on race in prisons, is edited by guest-edited by Dr Hannah Bennett.
The articles in this edition examine the realities of racial inequality across prison systems in England, Spain, and Italy, and from the perspectives of those most often overlooked.
The aim is not to offer simple solutions but to illuminate uncomfortable truths, highlight resilience, and insist that race cannot remain an afterthought in discussions about imprisonment.
Articles in this edition include:
- Dr Angela Charles on black women in prison
- María del Mar Martin Aragón on women in Spanish prisons
- Finley MacDonald, Cody N Porter and Paul Gavin on young Black men in prison
- Simone Santoro and Alvise Sbraccia on citizenship and othering in Italy
In this edition
This article the processes and policies result in the oppression and disadvantage of Black women’s well-being and resettlement
By Dr Angela Charles
This articles looks at the multifaceted experiences of women in Spanish prisons, specifically in relation to race and gender
By María del Mar Martín Aragón
Sev Bikim MBE discusses pioneering work to improve racial equity across prisons
By Dr Hannah Bennett
This article questions whether the UK can address the unjust treatment of young Black males, give the lack of clear analysis and data
By Finley MacDonald, Dr Cody N Porter and Dr Paul Gavin
Manisha Guru on the transformative potential of EDI Champions in promoting inclusive practices and challenging structural inequalities
By Dr Hannah Bennett
This article explores how historical oppressions continue to shape interpersonal relationships in prisons today
By Hindpaul Bhui
This article examines how Italian prison governance intersects with migration control
By Simone Santorso and Alvise Sbraccia
The ninth annual Bennett Award winning article, awarded to Mark Jones
